Mulitfunctional clip

ABSTRACT

A device configured for securing objects such as ornamental light strings to surfaces. The device includes a first clip with a bottom section, a first leg and a second leg, the first leg and second leg being perpendicular to the bottom section. The first clip comprises a pole adaptor attachment portion located on a bottom surface of the bottom section. A second clip including an arm projecting away from the pole adaptor attachment portion, such that at a distal end of the arm, a leg portion projects at an acute angle to a direction of the arm, and in a same direction of a distal end of the first leg. The leg portion is displaced in a space by a length of the arm, such that the leg portion projects at an acute angle to the pole adaptor attachment section.

FIELD

The disclosure relates generally to devices for attachment of objects tosurfaces. More particularly, this disclosure relates to devices forattachment of objects, such as ornamental light strings, mistingsystems, signs, banners and similar objects to surfaces, such asgutters, shingles, walls and eaves attached to buildings.

BACKGROUND

Ornamental decorations are commonly hung from buildings, dwellings, andother architectural structures during annual holidays which are apopular pastime for people. The decorative lights are typically hungtemporarily to a surface of a building. A ladder is often used totemporarily hang the decorative lights to a hanging position that istypically a substantial distance from ground level.

Therefore, there is a need for devices that allow for easy andconvenient mounting of objects, such as ornamental light strings ontobuildings and the like, without the need of the use of a ladder.

SUMMARY

According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, a device forsecuring objects such as ornamental light strings or misting systems,signs, banners and similar objects to surfaces, the device including afirst clip portion having a bottom section, a first leg section and asecond leg section, the first and second leg sections further beingsubstantially perpendicular to the bottom section. Where the first clipportion further comprises a pole adaptor attachment portion that isfurther comprised of at least one uniform shaped section, the at leastone uniform shaped section located on a bottom surface of the bottomsection. A second clip portion including an arm projecting away from thepole adaptor attachment portion, such that at a distal end of the arm aleg portion projects at an acute angle to an approximate direction ofthe arm, and in a same direction of a distal end of the first legsection. Wherein the leg portion is displaced in a space by a length ofthe arm such that the leg portion projects at an acute angle to the poleadaptor attachment section.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, at least oneembodiment discloses a device for securing ornamental light strings tosurfaces. The device includes a first clip portion with a first legsection and a second leg section, wherein the first and second legsections further being substantially perpendicular to a bottom section.A pole adaptor attachment portion having at least one uniform shapedcavity section located on a bottom surface of the bottom section of thefirst clip portion. A second clip portion including an arm projectingaway from the pole adaptor attachment portion, such that the armincludes a leg portion projecting at an acute angle relative to the poleadaptor attachment portion in an approximate direction of the arm, andin a same direction of the first leg section, wherein the leg portion isdisplaced in a space by a length of the arm.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, an apparatusincluding a telescoping pole having a distal end and a proximal end. Ahandle with a spring activated trigger is fixed to the proximal end ofthe telescoping pole, the spring activated trigger is in communicationwith two or more spring loaded devices, such that upon a pulling of thespring activated trigger a portion of each of the two or more springloaded devices move from a first closed compressed position to a secondopen position. An adaptor fixed to the distal end of the telescopingpole includes a channel and the two or more spring loaded devices,wherein each portion of the two or more spring loaded devices extendinto a portion of the channel when in the first closed compressedposition and in the second open position each portion of the two or morespring loaded devices extend out of the channel. Wherein the adaptorincludes a cavity configured to be attachable to a clip in the firstclosed compressed position, the clip is configured to be removablycoupled to one of a first building structure and a second buildingstructure in the second open position. Wherein the channel of theadaptor is configured to be attachable to one of a first female end ofthe clip or a second female end of the clip in the first closedcompressed position.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a kit for installingobjects at selected, elevated positions upon surfaces, the kitcomprising: a telescoping pole for controlling from a stable positionbeneath an area upon which the objects is to be installed, thetelescoping pole includes an adaptor fixed to a distal end of thetelescoping pole; at least one clip adapted to be installed uponsurfaces for supporting the objects, each clip comprising: an integral,projecting leg portion for engaging the surfaces when the clip isinstalled; and, an integral, attachment portion for supporting theobjects, the attachment portion comprising at least one object holdingarea for supporting the objects; at least one pole adaptor attachmentportion for engaging the adaptor of the telescoping pole for temporarilyholding and controlling and installing the clip; and means controlled bythe telescoping pole for at least temporarily, releasably mounting theat least one pole adaptor attachment portion of the clip to the adaptorof the telescoping pole.

Further features and advantages will become more readily apparent fromthe following detailed description when taken in conjunction with theaccompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present disclosure is further described in the detailed descriptionwhich follows, in reference to the noted plurality of drawings by way ofnon-limiting examples of exemplary embodiments, in which like referencenumerals represent similar parts throughout the several views of thedrawings, and wherein:

FIG. 1 perspective view of an upward facing clip that illustrates aneave clip portion of the clip, according to an embodiment of the presentdisclosure;

FIG. 2 is a second perspective view of an upward facing clip thatillustrates an eave clip portion of the clip, according to an embodimentof the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a third perspective view of an downward facing clip thatillustrates a gutter/shingle clip portion of the clip, according to anembodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a fourth perspective view of an downward facing clip thatillustrates a gutter/shingle clip portion of the clip, according to anembodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5A illustrates a perspective view of the multifunctional clip 10 ofFIG. 1 and FIG. 2 attached to an eave of a building, according to anaspect of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5B illustrates the multifunctional clip of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2attached to a shingle of a building, according to an aspect of thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 5C illustrates the multifunctional clip of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2attached to a gutter of a building, according to an aspect of thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a clip pole mounting assembly includinga telescoping pole, an adaptor fixed to the telescoping pole and amultifunctional clip attached to the adaptor, according to an embodimentof the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a clip pole mounting assembly includinga telescoping pole, an adaptor fixed to the telescoping pole and amultifunctional clip not attached to the adaptor, according to anembodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the adaptor fixed to the telescopingpole, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of the multifunction clip insertedinto the adaptor in a downward facing position, according to anembodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 10A, FIG. 10B, FIG. 10C are perspective views of the adaptor. FIG.10A is a perspective view of the two spring-loaded angled fingersextending partially into the channel of the adaptor. FIG. 10B is aperspective view of the two spring-loaded angled fingers not extendingpartially into the channel of the adaptor. FIG. 10C shows a top view ofthe adaptor illustrating the two spring-loaded angled fingers extendingpartially into the channel of the adaptor, according to an embodiment ofthe present disclosure;

FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B illustrate perspective views of the handle havinga trigger position located on the proximal end of the telescoping poleof the clip pole mounting assembly, according to an embodiment of thepresent disclosure;

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of an embodiment of a process to attach amultifunctional clip (that is in an upward facing position on theadaptor of clip pole mounting assembly) to an intended location on abuilding structure from a ground level location, in accordance with anembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of an embodiment of a process to attach amultifunctional clip to an intended location on a building structure,when the multifunctional clip in attached to the adaptor of the clippole mounting assembly in a downward facing position, in accordance withan embodiment of the present disclosure.

While the above-identified drawings set forth presently disclosedembodiments, other embodiments are also contemplated, as noted in thediscussion. This disclosure presents illustrative embodiments by way ofrepresentation and not limitation. Numerous other modifications andembodiments can be devised by those skilled in the art which fall withinthe scope and spirit of the principles of the presently disclosedembodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following description provides exemplary embodiments only, and isnot intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of thedisclosure. Rather, the following description of the exemplaryembodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enablingdescription for implementing one or more exemplary embodiments. It beingunderstood that various changes may be made in the function andarrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope ofthe invention as set forth in the appended claims.

Specific details are given in the following description to provide athorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will beunderstood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments maybe practiced without these specific details. For example, systems,processes, and other elements in the invention may be shown ascomponents in block diagram form in order not to obscure the embodimentsin unnecessary detail. In other instances, well-known processes,structures, and techniques may be shown without unnecessary detail inorder to avoid obscuring the embodiments. Further, like referencenumbers and designations in the various drawings indicated likeelements.

Also, it is noted that individual embodiments may be described as aprocess which is depicted as a flowchart, a flow diagram, a data flowdiagram, a structure diagram, or a block diagram. Although a flowchartmay describe the operations as a sequential process, many of theoperations can be performed in parallel or concurrently. In addition,the order of the operations may be re-arranged. A process may beterminated when its operations are completed, but could have additionalsteps not discussed or included in a figure. Furthermore, not alloperations in any particularly described process may occur in allembodiments. A process may correspond to a method, a function, aprocedure, etc.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an upper facing view of a clip 10that can be attached to a variety of different surfaces, such asgutters, roofs, roof fascia, eaves, shingles, walls and the like. Theclip 10 includes a gutter/shingle clip portion 11, an eave/shingle clipportion 15 and three different light string attachment portions, 13, 17,and 19. Of the three different light string attachment portions 13, 17,and 19, one 19 located a side of the eave clip portion 15 and two 13, 17are located on another side of the eave clip portion 15.

FIG. 2 is a second perspective view of FIG. 1 also illustrating anupward facing clip that shows an eave clip portion 15 of the clip 10.

Eave Clip Portion

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the eave clip portion 15 issubstantially an open hour-glass shaped having a bottom section 21, afirst leg section 23, and a second leg section 25. In an embodiment, thefirst leg section 23 is perpendicular to the bottom section 21. Thefirst leg section 23 includes a proximal end 23A, a distal end 23B andan arm section 28. Wherein, the first leg section 23, while beingperpendicular to the bottom section 21, includes an angle or bend (withthe apex of the bend/vertex of the angle being directed toward thesecond leg section 25) located between the proximal end 23A and thedistal end 23B. Like the first leg section 23, the second leg section 25is generally perpendicular to the bottom section 21. The second legsection 25 includes a proximal end 25A, a proximal end 25B and an armsection 38. Also, like the first leg section 23, the second leg section25 includes an angle or bend (with the apex of the bend/vertex of theangle being directed toward the first leg section 23), which issubstantially similar to the angle or bend in the first leg section 23and is located between the proximal end 25A and the distal end 25B.Thus, the apexes of the bend/vertex of the angle of both the first andsecond leg sections 23, 25 are directed toward each other, so as to formthe open hour-glass shape. It is possible that the eave clip portion 15can be made from a slightly flexible material, such as plastics andpolymers, wherein the bends in the first and/or second leg sections, 23and 25, provide a biasing force that acts on anything inserted betweenthem, such as a gutter, roof fascia, or the like.

Still referring to FIG. 1, the first and second leg sections 23, 25, mayinclude at least one rib or barb 27, located on the inward surface ofthe apex of the slight bend or angle of the eave clip portion 15. Atleast one rib or barb 27 is provided, wherein the at least one rib orbarb 27 can increase the resistance of the eave clip portion 15 tounwanted movement. It is contemplated that the at least one rib or barb27 can be a plurality of ribs or barbs, as well as other like shapesincorporated either during manufacture or after manufacture that canprovide an increase in resistance of the second clip portion 15 tounwanted movement. Further, it is possible other aspects may beincorporated to increase the resistance of the eave clip portion 15 tounwanted movement, such as, a textured sealant, a textured tape, or thelike, applied to the area approximate the at least one rib or barb 27,or other areas on surfaces of the clip 10 that may be in need of suchaspects.

Still referring to FIG. 1, the eave clip portion 15 further comprises apole adaptor attachment section 29 located approximately below thebottom section 21 of eave clip portion 15. The pole adaptor attachmentsection 29 is configured to include at least one cavity section 31 thatprojects downward from the bottom section 21. The cavity section 31 isstructured and arranged to engage with an adaptor fixed to a clip polemounting assembly, so as to secure the clip 10 in preparation for beingmounted to a surface, such as a gutter, eve or shingle of a building.The cavity section is a uniform shape, such as a rectangle. The cavitysection 31 of the pole adaptor attachment section 29 of FIG. 1 isconfigured to attach to the clip 10 in both an upper facing position asshown in FIG. 1, as well as in a downward facing position as shown inFIG. 3 and FIG. 4. The cavity section 31 is provided to allow the poleadaptor attachment section 29 to be first received by the adaptor of theclip pole mounting assembly at a distal end 31B of the cavity section 31when the clip 10 is in an upper ward facing position (i.e. FIG. 1 andFIG. 2), and/or at a proximal end 31A of the cavity section 31 when theclip 10 is in an downward facing position (i.e. FIG. 3 and FIG. 4).

FIG. 3 is a third perspective view of a downward facing clip thatillustrates a gutter/shingle clip portion of the clip 10. FIG. 4 is afourth perspective view of an downward facing clip that illustrates agutter/shingle clip portion of the clip. FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 illustratethe cavity section 31 is provided to allow the pole adaptor attachmentsection 29 to be first received by the adaptor of the clip pole mountingassembly at a distal end 31B of the cavity section 31 when the clip 10is in an upper ward facing position (i.e. FIG. 1 and FIG. 2), and/or ata proximal end 31A of the cavity section 31 when the clip 10 is in andownward facing position (i.e. FIG. 3 and FIG. 4).

User Installing Clip to an Eave of a Building from a Ground LevelPosition

FIG. 5A illustrates the multifunctional clip 10 of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2attached to an eave of a building, according to an aspect of the presentdisclosure. In use, the user attaches the clip 10 in an upward facingposition to the clip pole mounting assembly while the user is at aground level position. The user then attaches the clip 10 to a locationsubstantially above ground level onto an eave of a building with theassistance of the the clip pole mounting assembly. For example, thecavity section 31 of the pole adaptor attachment section 29 of clip 10is inserted into the light mounting while the clip 10 is in an upwardfacing position, so as to secure the clip 10 to the clip pole mountingassembly. From a ground level position, the user then attaches the caveclip portion 15 to an cave of a building, i.e. not gutters, to attachthe clip 10 to the cave of a building. For example, the user by forcingthe eave clip portion 15 onto an cave of a building, the cave clipportion 15 receives the cave of the building. Once the cave clip portion15 has been secured in placed on the eave, the user then presses ahandle trigger located at an end of the clip pole mounting assembly torelease the clip, thereby leaving the entire clip 10 attached to thecave of a building. Removal of the clip 10 is merely the reverse of theabove or it may be removed by hand without use of the clip pole mountingassembly. Before clip 10 has been secured to an cave of the building,one or more linear systems such as ornamental light bulb sockets,misting systems, signs, banners and the like, can be attached to one oftwo light string attachment portions 13 or 17.

FIG. 12 discloses a flowchart for coupling the the multifunctional clip10 of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 to an cave of a building, in accordance withFIG. 5A.

Gutter/Shingle Clip Portion

FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show perspective views of the clip 10 that is upwardfacing position which can be attached to a variety of differentsurfaces, such as gutters, roofs, roof fascia and shingles and the like.The gutter/shingle clip portion 11 includes an arm 31 that projects awayfrom the pole adaptor attachment section 29. At a distal end 31B of thearm 31, a leg 33 projects at an acute angle to an approximate directionof the arm 31 and in the same direction as the distal end 23B of thefirst leg section 23 projects. Thus, the leg 33 projects at an acuteangle to the pole adaptor attachment section 29, but displaced in spaceby a length of the arm 31. Further, at an approximate proximal end 11Aof the gutter clip portion 11 can include a slight angular bend 37 awayfrom the pole adaptor attachment section 29 of clip 10, in order tofurther aid in the receipt of a surface, such as a lip of a gutter. Itis possible the arm 31 and/or leg 33 of the gutter/shingle clip portion11 can include at least one rib(s) or barb(s) (not shown) located forexample, on the inward surface of the apex of the slight bend or angle.At least aspect of the at least one rib(s) or barb(s) is providing foran increase in the resistance of the clip portion 15 to unwantedmovement.

Still referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the gutter/shingle clip portion 11can also include a gutter lip retention tab 35 that is located at adistal end 28A of arm 28 of the first leg section 23 and adjacent theleg 33. In a preferred embodiment, the gutter lip retention tab 35 isshaped, such as a hook shape, in order to provide a smooth continuoussurface that aids receipt of a lip of a surface, i.e. a gutter. Othershapes for the gutter lip retention tab 35 may be used and still fallwithin the scope of the present invention. It is contemplated that theleg 33 of the gutter/shingle clip portion 11 can be positioned to be incontact or approximate to the gutter lip retention tab 35. The gutterlip retention tab 35 further includes a light string attachment portion13 located between an inside surface of the gutter lip retention 35 andan outside surface of the first leg section 23 of eave clip portion 15.

It is possible that the gutter/shingle clip portion 11 and the gutterlip retention tab 35 can be made from a slightly flexible material, suchas plastics and polymers, wherein the bends in the leg 33 thegutter/shingle clip portion 11 and the gutter lip retention tab 35,provide a biasing force that acts on anything inserted between them,such as a gutter, roof fascia, or the like. Further, this flexibility inthe gutter lip retention tab 35 allows for expandability in order toreceive differently sized items within the light string attachmentportion 13, such as ornamental light bulb sockets, misting systems,signs, banners and the like. The inclusion of the flexible light stringattachment portion 13 makes the gutter lip retention tab 35 a multi-useelement, i.e., among other things, (1) a biasing force that acts onanything inserted between the gutter/shingle clip portion 11 and thegutter lip retention tab 35; and (2) expandability of flexible lightstring attachment portion 13 in order to receive differently sized itemswithin the light string attachment portion 13. It is possible the gutterlip retention tab 35 can include at least one rib(s) or barb(s) (notshown) located for example, on the inward surface of the gutter lipretention tab 35, wherein the at least one rib(s) or barb(s) can providefor an increase in a resistance of the light string attachment portion13 to unwanted movement.

Still referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the clip 10 includes a flexsegment 39 having an arm 58 attached to the underside of the bottomsection 21 of eave clip portion 15 that projects downward, and islocated on the same side and underneath the proximal end 25A of thesecond leg section 25. The flex segment 39 further includes a lightstring attachment portion 19 located between an inside surface of theflex segment 39 and an outside surface of the pole adaptor attachmentsection 29 of clip 10. At a distal end 39A of the flex segment 39includes a slight angular bend 57 away from the pole adaptor attachmentsection 29 of clip 10, in order to further aid in the receipt of linearsystems, such as ornamental light bulb sockets, misting systems, signs,banners and the like. It is possible that the flex segment 39 can bemade from a slightly flexible material, such as plastics and polymers,wherein the bends in the flex segment 39, provide a biasing force thatacts on anything inserted between flex segment 39 and the pole adaptorattachment section 29 of clip 10, such as ornamental light bulb sockets,misting systems, signs, banners and the like. It is possible the flexsegment 39 can include at least one rib(s) or barb(s) (not shown)located for example, on the inward surface of the flex segment 39,wherein the at least one rib(s) or barb(s) can provide for an increasein a resistance of the light string attachment portion 19 to unwantedmovement.

As noted above, the cavity section 31 is provided to allow the poleadaptor attachment section 29 to be first received by the adaptor of theclip pole mounting assembly at a distal end 31B of the cavity section 31when the clip 10 is in an upward facing position.

User Installing Clip to a Shingle of a Building from Ground LevelPosition

FIG. 5B illustrates the multifunctional clip 10 of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2attached to a shingle of a building, according to an aspect of thepresent disclosure. In use, the user attaches the clip 10 in an upwardfacing position to the clip pole mounting assembly while the user is ata ground level position. The user then attaches the clip 10 to alocation substantially above ground level underneath a shingle of abuilding with the assistance of the the clip pole mounting assembly. Forexample, the cavity section 31 of the pole adaptor attachment section 29of clip 10 is inserted into the light mounting while the clip 10 in anupward facing position (i.e. FIGS. 1-2 and FIGS. 5-6), so as to securethe clip 10 to the clip pole mounting assembly. From a ground levelposition, the user then attaches the gutter/shingle clip portion 11underneath the shingle of a building, to attach the clip 10 to theshingle of a building. For example, the user by forcing thegutter/shingle clip portion 11 underneath of the shingle of a building,the gutter/shingle clip portion 11 receives the shingle of the building.Once the gutter/shingle clip portion 11 has been secured in placedunderneath the shingle, the user then presses a handle trigger locatedat an end of the clip pole mounting assembly to release the clip,thereby leaving the entire clip 10 attached to underneath of the shingleof a building, Removal of the clip 10 is merely the reverse of the aboveor it may be removed by hand without use of the clip pole mountingassembly. Before clip 10 has been secured underneath of the building,one or more linear systems such as ornamental light bulb sockets,misting systems, signs, banners and the like, can be attached to thelight string attachment portions 19.

FIG. 12 discloses a flowchart for coupling the the multifunctional clip10 of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 to a shingle of a building, in accordance withFIG. 5B.

User Installing Clip to a Gutter of a Building from Ground LevelPosition

FIG. 5C illustrates the multifunctional clip 10 of FIG. 3 and FIG. 4attached to a gutter of a building, according to an aspect of thepresent disclosure. In use, the user attaches the clip 10 in a downwardfacing position to the clip pole mounting assembly while the user is ata ground level position. The user then attaches the clip 10 to alocation substantially above the ground level onto a gutter of abuilding with the assistance of the the clip pole mounting assembly. Forexample, the cavity section 31 of the pole adaptor attachment section 29of clip 10 is inserted into the clip pole mounting assembly while theclip 10 in an downward facing position (i.e. FIG. 3 and FIG. 4), so asto secure the clip 10 to the clip pole mounting assembly. The user thenattaches the gutter/shingle clip portion 11 to the gutter, when the clip10 is in a downward facing position (while attached to the clip polemounting assembly). When installing the clip 10 to the gutter, the userby pulling the gutter/shingle clip portion 11 down onto the gutter of abuilding, so the gutter/shingle clip portion 11 receives the gutter ofthe building, the clip 10 can be secured to the gutter. Once thegutter/shingle clip portion 11 has been secured in placed on the gutter,the user then presses a handle trigger at an end of the clip polemounting assembly to release the clip, thereby leaving the entire clip10 attached to the gutter of a building. Removal of the clip 10 fromeither the gutter is merely the reverse of the above steps or it may beremoved by hand without use of the clip pole mounting assembly. Beforeclip 10 has been secured to the gutter of the building, one or morelinear systems such as ornamental light bulb sockets, misting systems,signs, banners and the like, can be attached to the light stringattachment portion 19.

FIG. 13 discloses a flowchart for coupling the the multifunctional clip10 of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 to a gutter of a building, in accordance withFIG. 5C.

Installing Clip from a Position “Above” an Intended Install ShingleLocation

FIG. 5C illustrates the multifunctional clip 10 of FIG. 3 and FIG. 4attached to a shingle of a building, according to an aspect of thepresent disclosure. FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 illustrate the multifunctionalclip 10 in a downward facing position. The clip 10 may be attached to ashingle of a building from a position located above the intended installlocation of the clip 10, whereby a user is located on a roof or in awindow of the building. In the instance where the user is located abovethe intended install location of the clip 10, in use, the user attachesthe clip 10 in a downward facing position (i.e. FIG. 3 and FIG. 4), tothe clip pole mounting assembly prior to install of the clip 10. Theuser then attaches the clip 10 to a location substantially below theircurrent position onto a shingle of a building with the assistance of thethe clip pole mounting assembly. For example, the user by forcing thegutter/shingle clip portion 11 underneath the shingle of a building, thegutter/shingle clip portion 11 is secured underneath the shingle of thebuilding. Once the gutter/shingle clip portion 11 has been secured inplaced underneath shingle, the user then presses a handle triggerlocated at an end of the clip pole mounting assembly to release theclip, thereby leaving the entire clip 10 attached to the shingle of thebuilding. Removal of the clip 10 is merely the reverse of the above orit may be removed by hand without use of the clip pole mountingassembly. Before clip 10 has been secured to the shingle of thebuilding, one or more linear systems such as ornamental light bulbsockets, misting systems, signs, banners and the like, can be attachedto the light string attachment portion 19.

FIG. 13 discloses a flowchart for coupling the the multifunctional clip10 of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 to a shingle of a building, in accordance withFIG. 5C.

Clip Pole Mounting Assembly

FIG. 6 illustrates an embodiment of a clip pole mounting assembly 600with a multifunctional clip 610 as disclosed in FIG. 1, coupled to theclip pole mounting assembly 600, according to another embodiment of thepresent disclosure. The clip pole mounting assembly 600 includes atelescoping pole 604, a fixed adaptor 630 fixed at the distal most end604B of the telescoping pole 604, and a detachable multifunctional clip610 which is attachable and detachable to the fixed adaptor 630.

Still referring to FIG. 6, the telescoping pole 604 may have anadjustable length, such as between approximately two feet to eight feet.It is contemplated that the length of the telescoping pole 604 can havea fully extended range between (8) eight feet to (26) twenty-six feet.However, a telescoping range can include approximately (2) two feet to amaximum telescoping length of (8) eight feet, (9) nine feet, (10) tenfeet or (12) twelve feet. A minimum length of the telescoping pole 604may be defined by fully compressing the telescoping pole 604 and amaximum length of the telescoping pole 604 may be defined by fullyextending the telescoping pole 604. The telescoping pole 604 may allow auser of the clip pole mounting assembly 600 to couple themultifunctional clip 610 to a surface, such as eaves, roof facia,gutters, shingles, of a building of different heights without the use ofa ladder. For example, linear systems, such as ornamental/decorativelights, misting systems, signs, banners and other ornaments can becoupled to a multifunction clip(s).

Still referring to FIG. 6, the fixed adaptor 630 is fixed to the distalend 604B of the telescoping pole 604, such that the adaptor 630 isconfigured to engage and couple to the multifunctional clip 610. It iscontemplated the adaptor 630 may be detachable, and replaceable withanother adaptor like device. Further, it is possible the fixed adaptor630 may be a universal type adaptor, such that the universal typeadaptor could operationally couple to a multitude of different types ofstructurally configured clips, i.e. single or multifunctional. The fixedadaptor 630 will be described in greater detail below and in FIG. 10A,FIG. 10B and FIG. 10C.

FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment of the clip pole mounting assembly 600of FIG. 6, wherein the multifunctional clip 610 is detached from theclip pole mounting assembly 600. The multifunction clip 610 can beinserted into the adaptor 630 that is fixed to the telescoping pole 604from either an upward facing position or a downward facing position, asnoted above.

FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment of a clip pole mounting assembly 600 ofFIG. 6, specifically a perspective view of the multifunction clip 610inserted into the adaptor 630 in an upward facing position. Themultifunction clip 610 is positioned in the upward facing position andengaged/inserted into the adaptor 630. Upon pulling of the trigger ofthe trigger release mechanism (i.e. located within the handle), thepulling of the trigger pulls back the spring-loaded angled fingersextending partially into a channel of the adaptor 630. Typically, afterthe multifunctional clip has been positioned on a surface, such assurface of a building, a user would pull the trigger to allow themultifunctional clip to be released from the clip pole mounting assembly600 so as to remain on the choose surface of the building.

FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of the multifunction clip 610inserted into the adaptor 630 in a downward facing position (see FIGS.3-4). The multifunction clip 610 is positioned in the downward facingposition and engaged/inserted into the adaptor 630.

FIG. 10A, FIG. 10B and FIG. 10C illustrate views of the adaptor 630.FIG. 10A illustrates a perspective view of a spring-loaded angled finger625 (i.e. spring-loaded angled finger 626 not shown) extending partiallyinto the channel 624 of the adaptor 630. For example, when the twospring-loaded angled fingers are extending into the channel 624 of theadaptor 630, the trigger located on the handle is not being pulled andthe two spring-loaded angled fingers are in a first position. Thus, theadaptor 630 is ready to receive the multifunctional clip to be insertedinto the channel 624 of the adaptor 630.

In use, the multifunctional clip 610 is inserted into the channel 624,so the cavity section of the pole adaptor attachment section of themultifunctional clip 610 is allowed temporarily compress the twospring-loaded angled fingers (second position of two spring-loadedangled fingers. The two spring-loaded angled fingers are initially movedfrom their original position (or first position) to a compressedpositioned (second position, i.e. where the two spring-loaded angledfingers become flush with the inner walls of the channel 624), so as toallow the multifunctional clip 610 to become fully engaged and coupledto the adaptor 630. Upon the multifunctional clip 610 being fullyinserted, i.e. engaged and coupled to, the adaptor 630 within thechannel 624, the two temporarily compressed spring-loaded angled fingersare sprung back to their original position (first position), thuslocking or coupling the multifunctional clip 610, i.e., locking by twospring-loaded angled fingers extending into the cavity section 631 ofthe pole adaptor attachment section of the multifunctional clip 610. Asnoted above, the multifunctional clip 610 can engage the adaptor 630, atthe distal end of the cavity section when the multifunctional clip 610is in an upper ward facing position (i.e. FIGS. 6-13), and/or at theproximal end of the cavity section when the multifunctional clip 610 isin an downward facing position (i.e. FIG. 9), depending upon theapplication.

FIG. 10B shows a perspective of the adaptor 630 with the twospring-loaded angled fingers 625, 626 not extending partially into thechannel 624 of the adaptor 630. When the two spring-loaded angledfingers are not extending into the channel 624 of the adaptor 630, thetrigger located on the handle is being pulled and the two spring-loadedangled fingers are in the second position. Thus, the adaptor 630 isready to release the multifunctional clip from the channel 624 of theadaptor 630, so the multifunctional clip can be positioned on a surfaceof a building.

FIG. 10C shows a top view of the adaptor 630 with the two spring-loadedangled fingers 625, 626 extending partially into the channel 624 of theadaptor 630. When the two spring-loaded angled fingers 625, 626 areextending into the channel 624 of the adaptor 630, the trigger locatedon the handle is not being pulled and the two spring-loaded angledfingers 625, 626 are in the first position. Thus, the adaptor 630 isready to receive the multifunctional clip to be inserted into thechannel 624 of the adaptor 630.

FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B illustrate the handle having a trigger 622positioned on the handle 620 located on the proximal end of the clippole mounting assembly 600. The trigger is in communication with thetrigger release mechanism is incorporated into the handle 620. FIG. 11Ashows a perspective view of the trigger on the handle located on theproximal end of the telescoping pole. FIG. 11B shows a perspective viewof the handle with a grip texture and a form fitting handle. It iscontemplated the handle can include various configurations so as toprovide comfort when holding the handle.

FIG. 12 shows a flowchart for coupling the multifunctional clip to abuilding, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.Specifically, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a process to attach themultifunctional clip to an intended location on a building structurefrom a ground level location, when the multifunctional clip is attachedto the adaptor of the clip pole mounting assembly in an upward facingposition (i.e. FIG. 1 and FIG. 2).

In operation 1200, the multifunctional clip is coupled to adaptor of thetelescoping pole in an upward facing position. The next step 1210includes adjusting the length of the telescoping pole in accordance withthe height of the intended location of the building front a groundposition. The telescoping pole may be adjusted to have a length ofbetween approximately two and twenty-six feet or two and eight feet. Thenext step 1220, the multifunctional clip is positioned under theapproximate intended location on the building. Once approximatelyaligned, a substantially upward force is applied to the telescoping poleto couple the multifunctional clip to the intended location on thebuilding. The next step 1230 upon the multifunctional clip being securedto the intended location on the building is to detach themultifunctional clip from the telescoping pole by pulling a triggerlocated on the handle of the telescoping pole. The next step 1240 is todetermine if there are more multifunctional clips that need to beattached, the process returns to operation 1200. If there are no moremultifunctional clips to attach, the process ends in step 1250.

FIG. 13 shows a flowchart for coupling the multifunctional clip to abuilding, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.Specifically, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a process to attach amultifunctional clip to an intended location on a building structure,when the multifunctional clip in attached to the adaptor of the clippole mounting assembly in a downward facing position (i.e. FIG. 3 andFIG. 4).

In operation 1300, the multifunctional clip is coupled to adaptor of thetelescoping pole in an upward facing position. The next step 1310includes adjusting the length of the telescoping pole in accordance withthe height of the intended location of the building from a groundposition. The telescoping pole may be adjusted to have a length ofbetween approximately two and twenty-six feet or two and eight feet. Thenext step 1320, the multifunctional clip is positioned under theapproximate intended location on the building. Once approximatelyaligned, a substantially upward force is applied to the telescoping poleto couple the multifunctional clip to the intended location on thebuilding. The next step 1330 upon the multifunctional clip being securedto the intended location on the building is to detach themultifunctional clip from the telescoping pole by pulling a triggerlocated on the handle of the telescoping pole. The next step 1340 is todetermine if there are more multifunctional clips that need to beattached, the process returns to operation 1300. If there are no moremultifunctional clips to attach, the process ends in step 1350.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a device forsecuring objects such as ornamental light strings or misting systems,signs, banners and the like to surfaces, the device including a firstclip portion having a bottom section, a first leg section and a secondleg section, the first and second leg sections further beingsubstantially perpendicular to the bottom section. Where the first clipportion further comprises a pole adaptor attachment portion that isfurther comprised of at least one uniform shaped section, the at leastone uniform shaped section located on a bottom surface of the bottomsection. A second clip portion including an arm projecting away from thepole adaptor attachment portion, such that at a distal end of the arm aleg portion projects at an acute angle to an approximate direction ofthe arm, and in a same direction of a distal end of the first legsection. Wherein the leg portion is displaced in a space by a length ofthe arm such that the leg portion projects at an acute angle to the poleadaptor attachment section.

According to aspects of the present disclosure, the at least one uniformshaped section of pole adaptor attachment portion is defined as arectangle shape. The first and second leg sections further comprise aslight bend, with the vertex of the slight bend directed inward. Thefirst leg section of the first clip portion includes a retention tabthat is a hook shaped and attached to the first leg section, such thatthe retention tab extends toward the leg portion of the second clipportion. The retention tab further includes a first light stringattachment portion located between an inside surface of the retentiontab and an outside surface of the first leg section of the first clipsection.

According to aspects of the present disclosure, an inside surface of thedistal end of the arm of the second clip portion in combination with aridge located on an inside surface of the leg portion of the second clipportion further includes a second light string attachment portion, suchthat the ridge extends toward the pole adaptor attachment section. Athird light string attachment portion is located on the second legsection and extends from an attachment point of the second leg sectionand the bottom section and further comprises a substantially C-shapedclip. The third light string attachment portion includes an accuratelyshaped gripping arm attached to a free terminal end of a flex sectionlocated near one end of the C-shaped clip.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided adevice for securing ornamental light strings to surfaces. The deviceincludes a first clip portion with a first leg section and a second legsection, wherein the first and second leg sections further beingsubstantially perpendicular to a bottom section. A pole adaptorattachment portion having at least one uniform shaped cavity sectionlocated on a bottom surface of the bottom section of the first clipportion. A second clip portion including an arm projecting away from thepole adaptor attachment portion, such that the arm includes a legportion projecting at an acute angle relative to the pole adaptorattachment portion in an approximate direction of the arm, and in a samedirection of the first leg section, wherein the leg portion is displacedin a space by a length of the arm.

According to aspects of the present disclosure, the first clip portionincludes a retention tab that is a hook shaped and attached to the firstleg section, such that the retention tab extends toward the leg portionof the second clip portion. The retention tab further includes a firstlight string attachment portion located between an inside surface of theretention tab and an outside surface of the first leg section of thefirst clip portion. The first and second leg sections further comprise aslight bend, with the vertex of the slight bend directed inward. A thirdlight string attachment portion is located on the second leg section ofthe first clip portion and extends from an attachment point of thesecond leg section and the bottom section and further comprises asubstantially C-shaped clip. Wherein the third light string attachmentportion includes an arcuately shaped gripping arm attached to a freeterminal end of a flex section located near one end of the C-shapedclip.

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, an apparatusincluding a telescoping pole having a distal end and a proximal end. Ahandle with a spring activated trigger is fixed to the proximal end ofthe telescoping pole, the spring activated trigger is in communicationwith two or more spring loaded devices, such that upon a pulling of thespring activated trigger a portion of each of the two or more springloaded devices move from a first closed compressed position to a secondopen position. An adaptor fixed to the distal end of the telescopingpole includes a channel and the two or more spring loaded devices,wherein each portion of the two or more spring loaded devices extendinto a portion of the channel when in the first closed compressedposition and in the second open position each portion of the two or morespring loaded devices extend out of the channel. Wherein the adaptorincludes a cavity configured to be couplable to a clip in the firstclosed compressed position, the clip is configured to be removablycoupled to one of a first building structure and a second buildingstructure in the second open position. Wherein the channel of theadaptor is configured to be couplable to one of a first female end ofthe clip or a second female end of the clip in the first closedcompressed position.

According to aspects of the present disclosure, the first female end ofthe clip is flipped upside down with respect to the second female end ofthe clip. A dimension of the channel corresponds a similar dimension ofa pole adaptor attachment portion of the clip, such that a first end ofthe pole adaptor attachment portion is the first female end of the clipand a second end of the pole adaptor attachment portion is the secondfemale end of the clip. The clip is attachable to the adaptor by theclip biasing each portion of the two or more spring loaded devices fromthe first closed compressed position to the second open position andback to the first closed compressed position. Wherein the each portionof the two or more spring loaded devices extending into the portion ofthe channel when in the first closed compressed position as well asextend to a first outer surface and a second outer surface of theadaptor. Wherein the each portion of the two or more spring loadeddevices extending to the first outer surface and the second outersurface of the adaptor are configured to displace each portion of thetwo or more spring loaded devices from the first closed compressedposition to the second open position.

A kit for installing objects at elevated positions upon surfaces, thekit including a telescoping pole for controlling from a stable positionbeneath an area upon which the objects is to be installed, thetelescoping pole includes an adaptor engaging to a distal end of thetelescoping pole. At least one clip adapted to be installed uponsurfaces for supporting the objects. Each clip including an integral,projecting leg portion for engaging the surfaces when the clip isinstalled, and an integral, attachment portion for supporting theobjects, the attachment portion comprising at least one object holdingarea for supporting the objects. At least one pole adaptor attachmentportion for engaging the adaptor of the telescoping pole for temporarilyholding and controlling and installing the clip, and means controlled bythe telescoping pole for at least temporarily, releasably mounting theat least one pole adaptor attachment portion of the clip to the adaptorof the telescoping pole.

According to aspects of the claimed subject matter regarding the kit,the means for at least temporarily, releasably mounting the at least onepole adaptor attachment portion of the clip to the adaptor of thetelescoping pole comprises: a handle with a spring activated trigger isfixed to the proximal end of the telescoping pole, the spring activatedtrigger is in communication with two or more spring loaded devices, suchthat upon a pulling of the spring activated trigger a portion of each ofthe two or more spring loaded devices move from a first closedcompressed position to a second open position, wherein the adaptor fixedto the distal end of the telescoping pole includes a channel and the twoor more spring loaded devices, wherein each portion of the two or morespring loaded devices extend into a portion of the channel when in thefirst closed compressed position and in the second open position eachportion of the two or more spring loaded devices extend out of thechannel, wherein the adaptor includes a cavity configured to beattachable to the at least one pole adaptor attachment portion of theclip in the first closed compressed position, the clip is configured tobe removably coupled to surfaces such as one of a first buildingstructure and a second building structure in the second open position,wherein the channel of the adaptor is configured to be attachable to oneof a first female end of the clip or a second female end of the at leastone pole adaptor attachment portion of the clip in the first closedcompressed position.

Whereas many alterations and modifications of the present disclosurewill no doubt become apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the artafter having read the foregoing description, it is to be understood thatthe particular embodiments shown and described by way of illustrationare in no way intended to be considered limiting. Further, thedisclosure has been described with reference to particular preferredembodiments, but variations within the spirit and scope of thedisclosure will occur to those skilled in the art. It is noted that theforegoing examples have been provided merely for the purpose ofexplanation and are in no way to be construed as limiting of the presentdisclosure. While the present disclosure has been described withreference to exemplary embodiments, it is understood that the words,which have been used herein, are words of description and illustration,rather than words of limitation. Changes may be made, within the purviewof the appended claims, as presently stated and as amended, withoutdeparting from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure in itsaspects. Although the present disclosure has been described herein withreference to particular means, materials and embodiments, the presentdisclosure is not intended to be limited to the particulars disclosedherein; rather, the present disclosure extends to all functionallyequivalent structures, methods and uses, such as are within the scope ofthe appended claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A device for securing objects to surfaces, thedevice comprising: a first clip portion including a bottom section, afirst leg section and a second leg section, the first leg section andsecond leg section being substantially perpendicular to the bottomsection, and where the first clip portion comprises a pole adaptorattachment portion located on a bottom surface of the bottom section; asecond clip portion including an arm projecting away from the poleadaptor attachment portion, such that at a distal end of the arm a legportion projects at an acute angle to an approximate direction of thearm, and in a same direction of a distal end of the first leg section,wherein the leg portion is displaced in a space by a length of the armsuch that the leg portion projects at an acute angle to the pole adaptorattachment section.
 2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the poleadaptor attachment portion is at least one uniform shape or a rectangleshape.
 3. The device according to claim 1, wherein the first leg sectionand second leg section further comprise a slight bend, with a vertex ofthe slight bend directed inward.
 4. The device according to claim 1,wherein the first leg section of the first clip portion includes aretention tab that is a hook shaped and attached to the first legsection, such that the retention tab extends toward the leg portion ofthe second clip portion.
 5. The device according to claim 4, wherein theretention tab includes a first light string attachment portion locatedbetween an inside surface of the retention tab and an outside surface ofthe first leg section of the first clip section.
 6. The device accordingto claim 1, wherein an inside surface of the distal end of the arm ofthe second clip portion in combination with a ridge located on an insidesurface of the leg portion of the second clip portion includes a secondlight string attachment portion, such that the ridge extends toward thepole adaptor attachment section.
 7. The device according to claim 1,further comprising a third light string attachment portion is located onthe second leg section and extends from an attachment point of thesecond leg section and the bottom section and further comprises asubstantially C-shaped clip.
 8. The device according to claim 7, whereinthe third light string attachment portion includes an arcuately shapedgripping arm attached to a free terminal end of a flex section locatednear one end of the C-shaped clip.
 9. The device according to claim 1,wherein the device for securing objects to surfaces further comprises aornamental light string, a misting system, a sign or a banner.
 10. Adevice for securing ornamental light strings to surfaces comprising: afirst clip portion including a first leg section and a second legsection, the first and second leg sections further being substantiallyperpendicular to a bottom section; a pole adaptor attachment portionhaving at least one uniform shaped cavity section located on a bottomsurface of the bottom section of the first clip portion; and a secondclip portion including an arm projecting away from the pole adaptorattachment portion, such that the arm includes a leg portion projectingat an acute angle relative to the pole adaptor attachment portion in anapproximate direction of the arm, and in a same direction of the firstleg section, wherein the leg portion is displaced in a space by a lengthof the arm.
 11. The device according to claim 10 wherein the first clipportion includes a retention tab that is a hook shaped and attached tothe first leg section, such that the retention tab extends toward theleg portion of the second clip portion.
 12. The device according toclaim 11 wherein the retention tab includes a first light stringattachment portion located between an inside surface of the retentiontab and an outside surface of the first leg section of the first clipportion.
 13. The device according to claim 10 wherein the first legsection and second leg section further comprise a slight bend, with avertex of the slight bend directed inward.
 14. The device according toclaim 10 further comprising a third light string attachment portion islocated on the second leg section of the first clip portion and extendsfrom an attachment point of the second leg section and the bottomsection and further comprises a substantially C-shaped clip.
 15. Thedevice according to claim 14, wherein the third light string attachmentportion includes an arcuately shaped gripping arm attached to a freeterminal end of a flex section located near one end of the C-shapedclip.
 16. An apparatus comprising: a telescoping pole having a distalend and a proximal end; a handle with a spring activated trigger isfixed to the proximal end of the telescoping pole, the spring activatedtrigger is in communication with two or more spring loaded devices, suchthat upon activating of the spring activated trigger a portion of eachof the two or more spring loaded devices move from a first closedcompressed position to a second open position; and an adaptor engagingthe distal end of the telescoping pole includes a channel and the two ormore spring loaded devices, wherein each portion of the two or morespring loaded devices extend into a portion of the channel when in thefirst closed compressed position and in the second open position eachportion of the two or more spring loaded devices extend out of thechannel, wherein the adaptor includes a cavity configured to becouplable to a clip in the first closed compressed position, the clip isconfigured to be removably coupled to one of a first building structureand a second building structure in the second open position, wherein thechannel of the adaptor is configured to be couplable to one of a firstfemale end of the clip or a second female end of the clip in the firstclosed compressed position.
 17. The device according to claim 16 whereinthe first female end of the clip is flipped upside down with respect tothe second female end of the clip.
 18. The device according to claim 16wherein a dimension of the channel corresponds a similar dimension of apole adaptor attachment portion of the clip, such that a first end ofthe pole adaptor attachment portion is the first female end of the clipand a second end of the pole adaptor attachment portion is the secondfemale end of the clip.
 19. The device according to claim 16 wherein theclip is attachable to the adaptor by the clip biasing each portion ofthe two or more spring loaded devices from the first closed compressedposition to the second open position and back to the first closedcompressed position.
 20. The device according to claim 16 wherein theeach portion of the two or more spring loaded devices extending into theportion of the channel when in the first closed compressed position aswell as extend to a first outer surface and a second outer surface ofthe adaptor.
 21. The device according to claim 16 wherein the eachportion of the two or more spring loaded devices extending to the firstouter surface and the second outer surface of the adaptor are configuredto displace each portion of the two or more spring loaded devices fromthe first closed compressed position to the second open position.
 22. Akit for installing objects at elevated positions upon surfaces, the kitcomprising: a telescoping pole for controlling from a stable positionbeneath an area upon which the objects is to be installed, thetelescoping pole includes an adaptor engaging to a distal end of thetelescoping pole; at least one clip adapted to be installed uponsurfaces for supporting the objects, each clip comprising: an integral,projecting leg portion for engaging the surfaces when the clip isinstalled; and, an integral, attachment portion for supporting theobjects, the attachment portion comprising at least one object holdingarea for supporting the objects; at least one pole adaptor attachmentportion for engaging the adaptor of the telescoping pole for temporarilyholding and controlling and installing the clip; means controlled by thetelescoping pole for at least temporarily, releasably mounting the atleast one pole adaptor attachment portion of the clip to the adaptor ofthe telescoping pole.
 23. The kit according to claim 22 wherein themeans for at least temporarily, releasably mounting the at least onepole adaptor attachment portion of the clip to the adaptor of thetelescoping pole comprises: a handle with a spring activated trigger isfixed to the proximal end of the telescoping pole, the spring activatedtrigger is in communication with two or more spring loaded devices, suchthat upon a pulling of the spring activated trigger a portion of each ofthe two or more spring loaded devices move from a first closedcompressed position to a second open position, wherein the adaptor fixedto the distal end of the telescoping pole includes a channel and the twoor more spring loaded devices, wherein each portion of the two or morespring loaded devices extend into a portion of the channel when in thefirst closed compressed position and in the second open position eachportion of the two or more spring loaded devices extend out of thechannel, wherein the adaptor includes a cavity configured to beattachable to the at least one pole adaptor attachment portion of theclip in the first closed compressed position, the clip is configured tobe removably coupled to surfaces such as one of a first buildingstructure and a second building structure in the second open position,wherein the channel of the adaptor is configured to be attachable to oneof a first female end of the clip or a second female end of the at leastone pole adaptor attachment portion of the clip in the first closedcompressed position.